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Today's Political News Compilation - Friday, May 17, 2024

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Upside-down flag at Justice Alito’s home another blow for Supreme Court under fire

WASHINGTON (AP) — An upside-down U.S. flag has long been a sign of dire distress and versatile symbol of protest. But in January 2021, when it flew over the home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, it was largely seen in connection with a specific cause: the false claim by then-President Donald Trump’s supporters that the 2020 election had been marred by fraud.



























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Schools across country disbanding DEI programs in droves; education expert explains why

  • News source: FOX News
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In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision last summer to ban affirmative action practices in college admissions, in addition to various state legislation and mounting political pressure, a growing number of institutions for higher learning are dismantling their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and practices.

The Chronicle of Higher Education has tracked changes at 158 college campuses in 22 states since January 2023, saying the tracker "collects changes that public colleges have made to offices, jobs, training, diversity statements...
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Family of little girl killed by illegal immigrant shares emotional story, aims to take action in Congress

  • News source: FOX News
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EXCLUSIVE: The family of a little girl who died at the hands of an illegal immigrant in October is fighting to prevent similar tragedies in the future by making a change at the highest levels of government.

Three-year-old Maddie Hines was killed when Gabriel Arteaga, who was being sought by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and did not have a driver's license, allegedly ran a stop sign and plowed into the side of the family's SUV.

Maddie's death is what's driving her godfather, Republican state Rep. Stewart Jones, to run for Congress...
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Attacked Navalny ally will 'never give up' fight

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Leonid Volkov - in his first TV interview since the assault - says his fight against Putin will never end.
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US warns of possible Pride Month attacks worldwide

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The warning comes one week after a similar alert from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security.
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Three Spanish tourists killed in central Afghanistan gun attack

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Seven others including four foreigners were injured, Afghan officials say.
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Youngkin vetoes slew of Virginia bills, including contraception access measure

  • News source: FOX News
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Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed several bills late Friday from the final batch of the year’s regular legislative session, including legislation that focuses on protecting access to contraceptives, as well as a measure that would have allowed small businesses to host skill games, which are similar to slot machines.

The vetoes came after Youngkin, a Republican, first proposed amendments that the legislature rejected. In a nighttime statement, he said he was willing to keep working with the Democratic-controlled General Assembly on the issues but...
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Russia could increase Ukraine attacks, says Zelensky

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Moscow continues to make military gains in the Kharkiv region as Ukraine struggles with resources.
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Slovakia PM Fico stable after further surgery

  • News source: BBC News - World
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It comes as a man charged with attempting to murder Robert Fico arrived in court on Saturday.
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Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced to 30 years

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Nancy Pelosi has not discussed the attack with her husband, whose skull was fractured with a hammer.
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US confirms first aid trucks arrive via Gaza pier

  • News source: BBC News - World
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It marks the opening of a new route for humanitarian aid to reach the stricken Gaza Strip.
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Row erupts over portraits of Australia's richest woman

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Gina Rinehart's campaign to have two portraits removed has sparked debate about art and censorship.
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Slovak prime minister still in serious condition as suspect appears in court

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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A government minister says Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s condition is stable but serious as the man accused of trying to assassinate him faces his first court appearance
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Trump trusted more than Biden on inflation, a top issue for voters, poll shows

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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Eighty-five percent of people surveyed said inflation is an important issue, and most trust Trump more than Biden to deal with it.
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Biden called out for past desegregation remarks after praising 1954 landmark Supreme Court ruling

  • News source: FOX News
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President Biden spoke to Black leaders Friday on the 70th anniversary of the 1954 Supreme Court ruling that desegregated schools but was called out online for his past actions in the fight against school desegregation.

Biden spoke at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington about Brown v. Board of Education, which found that separation of schools by race was unconstitutional.

"The work of building a democracy ... worthy of our dreams starts with opening the doors of opportunity for everyone, without exception," he said.
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23-year-old climber found dead after summitting mountain

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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The body of 23-year-old Lucas Macaj was recovered on Mills Glacier in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park Thursday after he took a "significant fall."
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